Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Pork Skin Rolls: A Sicilian Classic
Dive into the rich flavours of Sicilian pork skin rolls – a hearty, traditional treat that’s simply unmissable for any food lover!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 700g pork skin
- ✓ 150g breadcrumbs
- ✓ 100g aged Sicilian pecorino cheese, grated
- ✓ Garlic
- ✓ Parsley
- ✓ Tomato passata
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ 2 onions
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Pork skin rolls offer a delightful journey into Sicily’s culinary heritage, bringing to life the scents and tastes of my beloved homeland. This humble dish, rooted deeply in the rustic kitchens of Sicilian countryside, celebrates ingenuity – transforming simple ingredients into a sumptuous feast. In Sicily, especially rural areas, every part of the pig was cherished; once considered scraps, the pork skin takes centre stage here, offering a rich and satisfying experience. Perfect for sharing with friends or family, these rolls wrap you in their comforting, soulful flavour.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Scorch the pork skin over an open flame, then wash thoroughly and simmer in plenty of salted water until tender.
- 2
Mix the breadcrumbs, grated pecorino, garlic, parsley, with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to create your stuffing.
- 3
Once the pork skin is cooked, slice into strips roughly 8cm long. Place a spoonful of the mixture onto each slice, roll them up and secure with a cocktail stick.
- 4
In a pan, gently fry the sliced onions, add the tomato passata, season with salt and pepper, then place the rolls in the sauce. Let everything cook gently on a low heat for at least an hour and a half.
- 5
Serve the pork skin rolls piping hot.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a deeper flavour, toss in a few bay leaves into the sauce as it simmers. If pecorino feels too intense, try swapping it for Madonie provola for a gentler, creamier note – though pecorino remains the quintessential Sicilian cheese.
📦 Storage
- • Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • You can freeze cooked rolls for up to a month, wrapping them well in cling film.
- • Reheat in the oven at 180°C until piping hot before serving.
🍷 Pairing
These pork skin rolls pair beautifully with a glass of Contea di Sclafani Nero d’Avola Riserva – a ruby-hued wine with violet highlights, bursting with fruity aromas and a full-bodied, dry finish.
I really encourage you to have a go at this classic Sicilian dish – it’s a wonderful way to bring a bit of Sicily’s warm heart into your kitchen. Perfect for sharing over a leisurely meal, these pork skin rolls are sure to win over friends and family alike. So why not gather your nearest and dearest, dive in, and make some delicious memories together?
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